I think you get the point... it's all risky... to th list: evaluate the
risks...
and go with what works for you. In this particular matter, I would not use
chemical stripper... But this is my preference. And some of the solvents
mentioned are more flammable than others....GASOLINE, for example, should never
be
used as a cleaner.
nuff said on this...
--Justin
Kevin O'Driscoll wrote:
> Justin,
> You are correct, in that the chemical stripper is hazardous, but at least
> its not highly inflammable. You don't want to get it on your skin or in
> your eyes certainly because it will cause a nasty chemical burn. I used
> disposable inert polyethylene gloves doubled up, and would strip off the
> outer set if alot got on them. As with any hazardous work I wear glasses
> with shatterproof plastic lenses and NOT contact lenses under ANY
> circumstances. As far as carcinogenicity is concerned, do not use cheap
> benzene-based solvents (benzene is known to cause liver cancer in humans,
> and benzene is also present at appreciably concentrations in gasoline, I'm
> not sure if benzene is in diesel oil, but I would not be surprised).
> Instead, go for slightly more expensive solvents that are toluene-based
> (the substituted aromatic ring of toluene is not linked to cancer
> causation), or better yet a water-based gel (which is what I used).
> A well-ventilated work space is also important in reducing exposure. The
> paint remover method will of course bring you through paint and primer,
> right down to bare metal very quickly, which in some cases is desireable
> (for welding, or completely new paint jobs). If you wish to preserve the
> original paint you probably want to go with the PPG acrylic method.
> -Kevin
>
> On Mon, 17 Aug 1998, jmwagner wrote:
> > Personally... I'd rather use diesel fuel to clean the tar than that
> > chemical stripper idea... isn't that stuff acid... I would enter that it
> > is also quite dangerous... your hands... your eyes... lungs... (depending
> > on what you're usuing).... and won't it also take your paint with it too?
> > NOt everyone will want this... as the paint under the tar is usually in
> > great condition!
> >
> > --Justin
> >
> >
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